Giant urethral diverticulum calculus revealed by peri-urethral abscess
Keywords:
Diverticulum; calculus; urethra; abscess.RésuméAbstract
Urethral diverticulum of the male is uncommon. We report a case of bulbar urethraldiverticulum with contained giant calculus presenting as left inguino-scrotal swellingsecondary to peri-urethral abscess in a 40 year-old male. In the light of this case
Weemphasize the importance of investigation for the presence of urethral diverticulum in youngmale individuals presenting with voiding
disturbances to preventrelated complications.
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